Childminder in Enfield

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder prioritises children's emotional security and provides exceptionally warm and welcoming childcare. Parents describe the 'highly individualised' settling- in procedures, which help children build affectionate bonds with the childminder. Children settle extremely well and show that they feel completely safe and secure in her care. They thoroughly enjoy the childminder's company and are keen to include her in their play. The childminder has very high expectations for children's behaviour. She supports them to understand their feelings and to think about others. This helps children to regulate their actions and they are extremely kind, polite and helpful. For example, at snack time, children asked the inspector 'Would you like some water?'. They helped the childminder to clear up afterwards and said, 'shall we take turns with the dustpan and brush?'

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an exceedingly ambitious curriculum. She works tirelessly to provide children with the best possible start to their education. The childminder swiftly identifies where children have gaps in their skills or knowledge. She meticulously plans their next steps in learning so that children make rapid progress. The childminder knows that some children start school unable to manage their own personal care, which impacts on their self-esteem. Therefore, she uses every opportunity to promote children's independence. Children become extremely competent with skills, such as putting on their all-in-one suits before outdoor play. They show pride and satisfaction in meeting their own needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her own professional development. She identifies key areas for improvement in her own practice and seeks out high- quality training to address them. She has worked extremely hard to develop her professional skills and knowledge since her last inspection and is proud of the huge benefits this has brought to her practice and the way children have made progress. n The childminder carefully sets up learning experiences to provoke children's interests and enjoyment of learning. For example, she recognises children's fascination in playing with dough and plans a range of learning opportunities around this. Children develop the smaller muscle movements in their fingers and hands as they shape dough into cakes. They use their imaginations as they create a cake shop. The childminder carefully extends children's learning by introducing a toy till and money. Children remain highly engaged as they practise

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counting and calculating in this fun and playful way. n The childminder carefully considers which new vocabulary she plans to teach children. She models useful sentences and the correct pronunciation of words, to help children structure their speech. Children swiftly pick up new words and use

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21 February 2025 them correctly as they play. They show exceptional skills in expressing their ideas, asking questions and holding conversations with others. n Children develop a deep love of books. They listen intently to a vast selection of stories, carefully chosen by the childminder to support their development across the curriculum. Children confidently join in as the childminder reads. They show an excellent understanding of words and phrases, such as 'nibbled', 'implored' and 'danced a jig' and demonstrate these enthusiastically. n The childminder provides a wealth of rich experiences to promote children's understanding of their community and the wider world. Children are out and about daily with the childminder, meeting up with other childminders and visiting places such as a farm, library, shops and fire station. They build on their personal, social and emotional skills as they interact with other children and

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adults. Children eagerly share these experiences and reflect on what they enjoyed. For example, they are keen to demonstrate how they learnt to use chopsticks during Lunar New Year. n The childminder demonstrates excellent relationships with parents. She works in a highly collaborative way, to ensure that there is consistency for children between her setting and their homes. For instance, each weekend the childminder shares books and simple activities that parents, children and siblings can enjoy together at home. This helps to develop a shared love of learning. n Parents provide incredibly positive feedback on the childminder's provision. They describe how their children 'flourish' and build 'extraordinary bonds' with the childminder. Parents value the childminder's support and guidance on issues such as children's toileting, healthy eating and oral hygiene. They talk about her as a 'transformative presence' who ensures that children are safe, well cared for

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540511 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10368341 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder offers government funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years. Her husband is registered as her assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding. She explained the curriculum and how the provision is organised. n The inspector observed a range of routines and activities, to help evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder discussed how she keeps children safe and well in her care. She ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view. n The inspector gathered parents' views through conversations and by reading written feedback. She also observed and spoke to the children, to help assess their experiences in the setting.

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Inspection activities

21 February 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

21 February 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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